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Optical Engineer ManagerBridgeLux

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Optical Engineer ManagerBackJOB SUMMARYWe are looking for an Optical Engineer with proven experience in optical systems and optical luminaire development with LEDs.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESâ€¢ Designs, develops, builds and tests systems and products based on optical control of LEDs.â€¢ Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems.â€¢ Designs, specifies, selects and qualifies optical components.â€¢ Develops and benchmarks system performance models.â€¢ Develops and implements test procedures and/or evaluates and selects appropriate test instrumentation.â€¢ Provides multi-discipline support by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products or systems.â€¢ Tests new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process.â€¢ May provide recommendations for cost reduction efforts.â€¢ May apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.JOB REQUIREMENTSâ€¢ MS or PhD in Applied Physics, or equivalent.â€¢ Ten years of related experience developing advanced optical systems, preferably with a luminaire manufacturer that produces LED-based products.â€¢ Broad knowledge of LED devices, modules and light engines.â€¢ Familiarity with other disciplines and devices associated with solid-state lighting technology, such as electronics drivers, lighting controls, thermal management techniques, thermal modeling, etc.â€¢ Experience with LED standards and testing including IESNA standards, LM-79, LM-80, TM-21 and ANSI C.78.377.â€¢ Direct experience in optics modeling, LED implementation, and general luminaire design are required with an understanding of Reality, DiaLux, Photometric Pro and AGi32 and the ability to work in LightTools.â€¢ Strong understanding of principals of Optics such as reflective, refractive, non-imaging with an emphasis on non-imaging optics using advanced light sources, LEDs.â€¢ Understanding of optical control of extended (large, non-point) sources.â€¢ Understanding of LED Lighting systems including Thermal Management, Optical Control, Electrical parameters of LEDs and LED drivers.â€¢ Understanding of Roadway Lighting.â€¢ Thorough understanding of IES Files, ability to analyze and use data in simulations.â€¢ Strong communication skills verbal & written.DISCLAIMERThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.